| DLS | Dynamic light scattering |
| DPH | 1,6-diphenil-1,3,5-hexatriene |
| DSC | Differential scanning calorimeter |
| EDS | Energy dispersive spectrometer |
| EE | Entrapment efficiency |
| EO | Ethylene oxide |
| FESEM | Field emission scanning electron microscope |
| GA | Glycolic acid |
| LA | Lactic acid |
| LOD | Limit of detection |
| LOQ | Limit of quantification |
| NPs | Nanoparticles |
| P NPs | PLGA-nanoparticles |
| PP NP | PLGA-Poloxamer nanoparticles |
| PdI | Polydispersity index |
| PEG | Polyethylene glycol |
| PEO | Poly(ethylene oxide) |
| PGA | Poly(glycolic) acid |
| PLA | Poly(lactic) acid |
| PLGA | Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) |
| PO | Propylene oxide |
| PPO | Poly(propylene oxide) |
| RES | Reticuloendothelial system |
| SD | Standard deviation |
| US FDA | Food and Drug Administration-United States |
| ZP | Zeta potential |